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Each species has a characteristic chromosome number and most of their cells have a complete set of these chromosomes. However, in the life cycle of humans, only sperm and eggs have which number of chromosomes?

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Correct Answer:

Haploid.

Rationale:
Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes (23 in humans), which combine during fertilization to form a diploid zygote.
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  • Domain: Biology Exams
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